Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee

​​​Radio: Continental Showcase with Bob Ziegenbein on Joy 1340am

  • First Saturday of the month. Rheinischer Verein has a radio spot from 1:45–2:00 p.m. Let your friends know and enjoy some nice music!


Meetings: Third Sunday of the month

  • ​Board Meeting:​​​
    • Thursday, October 12 at 6pm at the First Weber Office in Waukesha
    • ​Sunday, November 19 at 1pm via Zoom
    • Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
  • ​General Meeting:​​
    • Sunday, October 15 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2pm at the Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
      • ​​​Annual meeting and voting of the board
    • Contact Curt Bauer at 414-708-2958 for meeting information


Our Events: Dates & Times Subject to Change.​

  • Hoppeditz Erwachung
    • ​Saturday, November 11, 2023. Doors open at 6pm. Program begins 6:30pm
    • Location: Bavarian Bierhaus
    • Join us as we open the Karnevial season and awaken the Hoppeditz! Formal dress is requested. Dancing is a MUST! Special performance by the RV Rodettes!
    • More information to come!
  • Weihnachtsfeier
    • ​December 10, 2023 at Bavarian Bierhaus
    • Special Guest: Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
    • More information to come!
  • Weiberfastnacht
    • ​February 8, 2024
    • Location: Bavarian Bierhaus
    • Join us for Ladies Night! Not a Lady? That's OK. Dress up like one anyway and see if you can fool us! Don't want to shave your winter beard? Be the bearded lady! 
    • More information to come!
  • Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, February 10, 2024
    • Location: DoubleTree in Brookfield
      • To book a room ($99 which includes breakfast!):
        • ​Guests click this link or call 800-222-TREE and ask to book in the Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee room block at the DoubleTree Milwaukee Brookfield; group code: RV8
    • Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for a night of music, dancing, & beer!​
    • Special performance by the RV Rodettes!​
    • More information to come!
  • Kehraus 
    • Saturday, February 17, 2024
    • Location: Bavarian Bierhaus
    • It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. 
    • More information to come!
  • German Fest 2024
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com 
  • Princenkönung and Hoppeditz Erwachun
    • ​Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Weihnachtsfeier
    • ​Sunday, December 15, 2024
  • Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Kehraus
    • ​Saturday, March 8, 2025


Other German Culture Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Chriskindlmarket
    • ​Sunday November 5 from 11am to 6pm.
    • Location: Schwabenhof
    • Join the UDoM Frauengruppe as they host their annual Holiday Market! Start your holiday shopping early by browsing local vendor and crafter booths, the used dirndl sale, and bake sale! Schnitzel, Goulash, and brats available for sale, as well as assorted wonderful desserts! Enjoy music from the Kenny Brandt band starting at 2pm until 6pm. Kids crafts and performances by the UDoM Dancers!
    • Admission and parking is free and open to the public. Gather your friends and family and attend this great event! 
  • Milwaukee Holiday Fok Fair
    • November 18, 19 and 20th
    • ​State Fair Park
  • Krampusnacht
    • ​Sunday, December 3 at 3pm
    • ​Location: The Brewery District
    • Visit their FaceBook Event here for more information. 
    • More information on their website
  • GAMGA!
    • ​January 12 and 13, 2024
    • Tuscany Suites & Casino in VEGAS!
  • Spilmanzug Milwaukee Maskenball 
    • ​​Saturday, Jan 27, 2024
    • More information to come
  • Spielmanzug Milwaukee Bockbierfest
    • ​Saturday, April 27, 2024
  • ​German Fest 2024
    • July 26, 27, and 28th
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in free and free parking!
    • See a board member for details